At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy kitchen, preparing high-quality fresh food and managing the team.
- Company: Join a dynamic food operation with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £34,000 plus great benefits and career growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities to develop your culinary career.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a fast-paced environment while creating delicious dishes.
- Qualifications: Experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34848 - 42592 £ per year.
Head Chef | Garvagh | £34,000 + great benefits | Full-time, 42.5 hours per week
Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an experienced Chef to join a busy, high-volume food operation.
The Role
You'll lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing high-quality fresh food while maintaining excellent standards across food safety, quality and service.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare fresh food to a consistently high standard
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
- Allocate tasks and manage the kitchen operation
- Manage stock, costs and waste
- Ensure food safety, health & safety and trading standards are met
- Support sales, profitability and commercial targets
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen
About You
We're looking for someone with
- Previous experience in a professional kitchen
- Relevant Catering and Food Safety qualifications
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience working to targets, budgets or KPIs
- A passion for fresh, quality food
- The ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards
Working hours: Monday-Sunday, between 6am-6pm, with flexibility required. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview.
Head Chef in Castlewellan employer: Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation and creativity thrive. As the Head of Buying & Growth Strategy, you will enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding consumer business.
